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Lessons from Abraham Lincoln’s Career Failures

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most iconic, legendary, and prolific figures in American history and politics. His leadership and presidency helped shape and form America into a better nation. Yet, even though he accomplished many great things, he was not without his career failures and personal shortcomings. What Lincoln's…

Paul L'EcuyerMay 11, 2026

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12 Networking Mistakes That Look Unprofessional

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Some professionals love to network, and some do not. No matter what side of the spectrum you fall on, networking can play a significant role in your professional career. So can your networking mistakes and goofs. Networking opportunities create connections that open up doors and…

Lynsey L'ecuyerJuly 12, 2024

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7 Best Practices for Receiving Constructive Criticism

Criticism doesn’t usually feel good. It’s not something that most people look forward to or want to hear on a regular basis. However, it does make us all better and deserves our attention. While constructive criticism can be uncomfortable or painful, it is extremely necessary. So, how do we receive…

Lynsey L'EcuyerMarch 13, 2024

Here are 5 tips for how to ask for a raise

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How to Ask for a Raise: 5 Important Tips

Asking for a raise can be a stressful and scary thing to do. This is especially true in ministry and the church world. You may feel guilty asking for more money because you know that the church and ministry budgets are dependent on the congregation's generosity and charitable giving. You…

Paul L'EcuyerMarch 6, 2024

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How to Pull Out the Best in Your Staff

Your staff members are responsible for assisting you in leading your church and ministry. These are individuals that most likely feel called to ministry and are fully behind you and the vision of the church. Some may come in with a lot of work or ministry experience, and some may…

Paul L'EcuyerJanuary 26, 2024

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The Top 10 Best Next Steps After You’ve Been Fired

Steve Jobs once said, “Sometimes life is going to hit you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.” Getting fired from a job is like being hit in the head with a brick. It hurts. Sometimes it’s unexpected and other times it feels inevitable, but no matter what,…

Lynsey L'ecuyerDecember 20, 2023

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How to Resign from a Church Volunteer Position Gracefully

Volunteering at a church can be something that helps a Christian find a deeper purpose in serving others. It allows someone to use their spiritual gifts as well as connect with others in that local church. When someone steps in to volunteer it also helps the church with needed functions…

Kevin BordeauxDecember 15, 2023

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7 Non-Ministry Jobs That Glorify God

Most research shows that the average person will spend 90,000 hours at their job in their lifetime. If someone is willing to spend that much time at their place of employment, then they should take it seriously. As a Christian, this is even more important. To glorify God in our jobs…

Kevin BordeauxDecember 6, 2023

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Admin Appreciation

Let’s imagine for a moment that your workplace is hosting a professional development course, and the keynote speaker is… wait for it… Mr. Jesus of Nazareth. I suppose that’s not too far-fetched because He may have done that kind of thing back in His carpenter days. Anyhoo, during the PowerPoint…

Jason SatterwhiteApril 24, 2023

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12 Red Flags To Watch Out for in a Candidate

Finding someone who is a right fit for your church is not an easy task. While many times roles are “grown into” by a volunteer who knows the ins and outs of your church culture, this is not always the case. Your church may hire from within its congregation when…

Samantha VillenaveApril 5, 2023

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